Kids and parents often have differing views when it comes to what’s most important on the back-to-school shopping list. A survey by FatWallet.com confirmed this when they asked parents what topped their back-to-school list and what they “think” their kids want. Not surprisingly, school supplies ranked highly on Mom and Dad’s list while they fell to last place on their kids list. It doesn’t surprise me to see such disparity
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The stores are filled with shiny new school supplies and my inbox and mailbox are stuffed with flyers promoting all the must-have items for the school year. It can be a bit overwhelming, which makes it easy to overspend. It took us a few tries but now the girls and I are seasoned vets when it comes to managing our back-to-school budget. In fact, it’s something we look forward to
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Lauren and Taylor are seasoned vets of managing their back-to-school budgets, and the conversations we have while the girls figure out their game plan are fantastic. Even though the stores are crowded and chaotic, please take advantage of these teachable money moments while you’re stocking up on notebooks and new clothes.
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I can’t believe it’s back-to-school season already, but you can’t help but notice when you walk into the stores and see all the notebooks and backpacks on display. It’s a busy and expensive time of the year, so I wanted to share a few quick tips to help make back-to-school shopping a bit easier and more affordable this Fall.
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Last week I shared my survival plan for back-to-school shopping, so now I’d like to share with you the results of our back-to-school giving. We’ve always donated outgrown clothes but this year, it was extra special for both the girls and me.
View Blog...Tis to the season to have your mailbox and inbox explode with back-to-school shopping flyers. In the past, I would head to the store and fill-up my cart like all the other parents. We would tap our feet impatiently as we waited in line to hand over our credit card and pay for our annual back-to-school shopping excursion. Last year, I decided to make some changes that have become a
View Blog...Ready, set, shop! Yes, it’s time to head out to the stores and buy your back to school supplies and clothes. But don’t rush out the door yet, I recommend taking a few minutes to do some comparison shopping first to increase your savings.
View Blog...Today I’m going to let you in on a little secret—teaching your children how to handle money means rarely having to play the “bad guy” role. A role most parents would like to retire, since it is an ineffective teaching method anyway. I want to be the guiding force in my children’s life, but I also want to empower my daughters to make smart choices on their own. I found
View Blog...I’ve shared with you my first two steps to help you save money with your back-to-school shopping. Your first step was to take inventory of your school supplies and clean out your children’s closets. Next, make a plan and talk to your kids about wants versus needs. The next step is critical to your overall success and sometimes the hardest rule to follow. Step 3: Set a Budget Most families
View Blog...I’m getting a ton of store flyers and emails promoting back-to-school sales, and I bet your mailboxes and inboxes are stuffed full too. But don’t head to the stores yet. While you certainly want to take advantage of all the bargains, you need to make a plan first. Step 2: Make a Plan Now that you’ve successfully completed Step 1 and inventoried your school supplies and closets, you should have
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SHANNON RYAN, CFP®